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Dog Control Act 1996

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78C: Matters to which Minister must have regard before recommending Order in Council under section 78A

You could also call this:

"What the Minister must think about before making new dog rules"

Before the Minister recommends making a new rule under section 78A, they must think about each breed or type of dog. They need to talk to people from local government, animal welfare organisations, dog clubs, and veterinary practices. The Minister must also think about some important things, like how aggressive a breed or type of dog is.

The Minister has to consider if a breed or type of dog is likely to attack, and if it's a risk to public safety if it's not listed in Schedule 4. They must also think about how much people value the breed or type as a companion, and how it's classified in other countries. The Minister can think about any other things they believe are relevant too.

The Minister must do all this before they recommend making a new rule, to make sure they have all the information they need.

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78CMatters to which Minister must have regard before recommending Order in Council under section 78A

  1. Before recommending to the Governor-General that an Order in Council be made under section 78A, the Minister must, in respect of each breed or type of dog referred to in the proposed Order in Council,—

  2. consult with, and consider any advice given by such representatives from local government, animal welfare organisations, dog clubs, and veterinary practices as the Minister considers appropriate; and
    1. have regard to the matters set out in subsection (2).

      1. The matters that the Minister must have regard to and seek advice, are—

      2. the tendency of the breed or type to exhibit aggressive behaviour; and
        1. the tendency of the breed or type to attack; and
          1. the risks to public safety if the breed or type is not listed in Schedule 4 (if any); and
            1. the companion value of the breed or type (if any); and
              1. the classification and experience of the breed or type in any other country; and
                1. any other matters that the Minister considers relevant.

                  Notes
                  • Section 78C: inserted, on , by section 46 of the Dog Control Amendment Act 2003 (2003 No 119).